Paula - University of Florida College of Nursing



UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDACOLLEGE OF NURSINGCOURSE SYLLABUSFALL 2019COURSE NUMBERNGR 6560CCOURSE TITLEAdvanced Psychiatric Assessment and DiagnosticsCREDITS3 [2 credits didactic, 1 credit laboratory or 48 laboratory hours]PLACEMENTDNP Program: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing TrackPREREQUISITESNGR 6002C: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic ReasoningCOREQUISITESNoneFACULTYTina D’Alessandro PhD, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC dalessa@ufl.edu Office hours by Appointment HPNP Complex 3311 (cell)1-904-417-3773Paula Alexander-Delpech, PhD, PMHNP-BCpdelpech@ufl.edu Office hours by Appointment HPNP 4208 (Cell) 1-305-335-8129COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course provides students with a knowledge base in mental health assessment of clients across the life span within the context of the advanced psychiatric mental health nursing role. Emphasis is on the acquisition and analysis of relevant data for the development of a comprehensive and holistic mental health assessment and subsequent diagnoses. Focus is on history taking, analysis, data categories, and specific techniques used to identify mental health problems and differential diagnoses in clients across the life span. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:Describe steps for collecting, analyzing, and documenting data for a comprehensive mental health assessment for clients across the life span.Specify age and developmental variations in mental health examinations and assessments.Identify potential risk factors for mental illness based upon assessment data. Organize mental health assessment data as bases for ascribing differential diagnoses. Differentiate normal mental health alterations from psychopathological findings.Analyze mental health screening tools to support differential diagnoses.Discuss diagnostic reasoning process in ascribing differential diagnoses with mental health clients across the lifespan.COURSE OR CLINICAL/LABORATORY SCHEDULESectionDay2E17Web/ClinicalE-Learning in Canvas is the course management system that you will use for this course. E-Learning in Canvas is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at . There are several tutorials and student help links on the E-Learning login site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to helpdesk@ufl.edu.It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and University wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and notifications.Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first day of ICAL OUTLINEOverview of professional practice guidelines based on evidence.Introduction to mental health assessment; definitions, background and techniquesVariations in techniques for interview and data collection with mental health clients across the life span Organization and communication of comprehensive mental health assessment dataAssessment of strengths and vulnerabilities according to behavior, life circumstances, family variations, developmental variations, cultural and other facultyDifferentiation of normal, emergent, and variant findings with mental health clients across the life spanScreening tools to use in supporting mental health diagnoses in selected situationsOverview of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders; history, usage, characteristics, differential diagnoses, co-occurring diagnosesTEACHING METHODSLecture, group discussion, simulation exercises, audiovisual exercises, case study. Course will use simulation materials and standardized patients for practice of mental status assessment in the classroom.LEARNING ACTIVITIESAttend and participate in lecture and large group discussion, participate in simulation exercises and standardized patients, analyze cases, view and critique audiovisual materials.EVALUATION METHODS/COURSE GRADE CALCULATION Written assignments including mental health assessments for children, adolescents, adults and older adults from case and audiovisual examplesParticipation in weekly simulated exercisesQuizzes (3) and written examinations (1)Proficiency in conducting mental health assessments in a 45 minute demonstration. Comprehensive mental health assessments 40%Presentation of assessment (1) 15%Quizzes (3) and Written Exam (1) 35%Discussion Board and Kanopy Assignments 10%Total:100%MAKE UP POLICYThere will be no make-up quizzes or exams. If a student misses an exam or quiz, the average of the remaining exam and/or quiz scores will be recorded as the score for the missed exam. GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTS: A95-100 (4.0)C74-79* (2.0)A-93-94 (3.67)C-72-73 (1.67)B+91-92(3.33)D+70-71 (1.33)B84-90(3.0)D64-69 (1.0)B-82-83(2.67)D-62-63 (0.67)C+80-81(2.33)E61 or below (0.0)* 74 is the minimal passing gradeFor more information on grades and grading policies, please refer to University’s grading policies: EVALUATIONStudents are expected to provide professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing course evaluations online via GatorEvals. Guidance on how to give feedback in a professional and respectful manner is available at . Students will be notified when the evaluation period opens, and can complete evaluations through the email they receive from GatorEvals, in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or via . Summaries of course evaluation results are available to students at BEHAVIOR The College of Nursing expects all Nursing students to be professional in their interactions with patients, colleagues, faculty, and staff and to exhibit caring and compassionate attitudes. These and other qualities will be evaluated during patient contacts and in other relevant settings by both faculty and peers. Behavior of a Nursing student reflects on the student's individual’s ability to become a competent professional Nurse. Attitudes or behaviors inconsistent with compassionate care; refusal by, or inability of, the student to participate constructively in learning or patient care; derogatory attitudes or inappropriate behaviors directed at patients, peers, faculty or staff; misuse of written or electronic patient records (e.g., accession of patient information without valid reason); substance abuse; failure to disclose pertinent information on a criminal background check; or other unprofessional conduct can be grounds for disciplinary measures including dismissal. UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCTAcademic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. Students should be sure that they understand the UF Student Honor Code at .? Students are required to provide their own privacy screen for all examination’s administered to student laptops. No wireless keyboards or wireless mouse/tracking device will be permitted during examinations.? University and College of Nursing Policies? Please see the College of Nursing website for student policies () and a full explanation of each of the university policies – ()AttendanceUF Grading PolicyAccommodations due to DisabilityReligious HolidaysCounseling and Mental Health ServicesStudent HandbookFaculty EvaluationsStudent Use of Social MediaDISABILITY STATEMENTStudents who wish to obtain individual accommodations due to special learning needs must register with the University of Florida Disability Resources Center (DRC) at the beginning of each semester. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the DRC at the beginning of each semester in the term for which they are seeking accommodations. The DRC may be contacted at 352-392-8565 so that appropriate accommodations may be made.? Individual accommodations require time for the Disability Resources Center (DRC) to approve and the faculty to respond to any special learning needs. ?Each semester, it is the students’ responsibility to notify all their faculty of any special accommodations once approval by the DRC for special accommodations has been made.? TEXTBOOKSAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.Kaplan, H. I., & Sadock, B. J. (2015). Synopsis of psychiatry (11th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.Yearwood, E., Pearson,G., & Newland,J. (2012). Child and adolescent behavioral health: A Resource for Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Primary Care Practitioners in Nursing. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE There will be two face-to-face meetings during the semester. We will meet in Gainesville at the CON from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on August 19th in Room 3203 for orientation and introduction to your specialty, the PMHNP track. We will also meet on November 1st from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the CON (rooms are TBA) for simulation with actors/actresses playing the role of patients. We will meet from 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. for video conference via Canvas, Big Blue Button every Monday afternoon beginning on August 26th through December 2nd. Approved:Academic Affairs Committee:01/13Faculty:01/13UF Curriculum:03/13 ................
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